{"title":"Roslyn Fuller","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoslyn Fuller's works explore the foundations and challenges of modern governance, inviting readers to reconsider the principles that shape political systems. Her writing blends rigorous analysis with engaging narratives, making complex ideas accessible to those interested in \u003cem\u003epolitics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ecurrent affairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom questioning traditional power structures to advocating for more inclusive democracy, Fuller's books provoke thoughtful reflection on how societies might evolve. Readers can expect insightful discussions that challenge assumptions about government, power, and participation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-defence-of-democracy-by-roslyn-fuller-9781509533138","title":"In Defence of Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould Brexit or Trump cause us to doubt our faith in democracy? Are ‘the people’ too ignorant or stupid to rule? Numerous commentators are seriously arguing that the answer to these questions might be ‘yes’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this take-no-prisoners book, Canadian-Irish author Roslyn Fuller kicks these anti-democrats where it hurts the most – the facts. Fuller shows how many academics, journalists and politicians have embraced the idea that there can be ‘too much democracy’, and deftly unravels their attempts to end majority rule, whether through limiting the franchise, pursuing Chinese ‘meritocracy’ or confining participation to random legislation panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe shows that Trump, Brexit or whatever other political event you may have disapproved of recently aren’t doing half the damage to democracy that elite self-righteousness and corruption are. In fact, argues Fuller, there are real reasons to be optimistic. Ancient methods can be combined with modern technology to revitalise democracy and allow the people to truly rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Defence of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty and energetic contribution to the debate on the future of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430976897260,"sku":"9781509533138","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509533138.jpg?v=1774558137"},{"product_id":"beasts-and-gods-by-roslyn-fuller-9781783605422","title":"Beasts and Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemocracy does not deliver on the things we have assumed are its natural outcomes. This, coupled with a growing sense of malaise in both new and established democracies, forms the basis of the assertion made by some that these are not democracies at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough considerable, impressive empirical analysis of a variety of voting methods across twenty different nations, Roslyn Fuller presents the data that makes this contention indisputable. Proving that the party which forms the government rarely receives the majority of the popular vote, that electoral systems regularly produce manufactured majorities, and that the better-funded side invariably wins such contests in both elections and referenda, Fuller's findings challenge the most fundamental elements of both national politics and broader society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeasts and Gods\u003c\/em\u003e argues for a return to democracy as perceived by the ancient Athenians. Boldly arguing for the necessity of the Aristotelian assumption that citizens are agents whose wishes and aims can be attained through participation in politics, and through an examination of what “goods” are provided by democracy, Fuller offers a powerful challenge to the contemporary liberal view that there are no \"goods\" in politics, only individual citizens seeking to fulfil their particular interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595777523948,"sku":"9781783605422","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783605422-beasts-and-gods.jpg?v=1777906748"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roslyn-fuller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}